Baldwin Diesel Prime Mover on eBay.

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Here is a Baldwin Diesel Engine listed on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Baldwin-Diesel-Locomotive-Engine-Model-VO_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46093QQitemZ4571096302QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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I see the bid is up to $56.00.

Already too high.

Old Timer

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Old Timer, man that is cold. [:0]

I think the high bidder right now is actually a forum member. If it is the one I am thinking of, I hope he gets it. [;)] [^]

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I smell a BALDWIN HATER!!!

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Several years ago there was an article in the Trains magazine about CN or CP derailing a locomotive and taking it to a hospital to use for electrical power during a winter storm.

I bet there are many places that right now would LOVE to have that prime mover to help supply power to a small town or area where the electrical power is out due to Katrina.

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Baldwin engines had a reputation for being a high-maintenance design. I noticed that the package does not include a lot of spare parts.

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Proof that you really can buy just about anything on eBay!

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There is a Baldwin switcher at a grain elevator near my town that hasn’t moved for as long as I can remember. You might be able to pick up the whole thing for $67?[;)]

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Now the price is up to 66 bucks. It’s interesrting that a Balwin prime mover is going for less right now than a Brigs and Straton (spelling) hydrulic log splitter. lol

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Hmmmm, might have to open a paypal account to get this one…

Adrianspeeder

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Be perfect for that Shark with the broken crank in Michigan…

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That would make a good addition to an indoor museum collection. The info on the e-bay site said the engine was used in classroom demonstrations. Anyone know which school the engine used to belong to?

Looks like the bid’s up to $152.50 now.